Definition of soothes:
(v) :
(transitive) To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
(v) :
(transitive) To calm or placate someone or some situation.
(v) :
(transitive) To ease or relieve pain or suffering.
(v) :
(transitive) To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.
(v) :
(intransitive) To bring comfort or relief.
(v) :
(transitive) To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.